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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from $643

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2:05 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
36h 45m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 4:50 pmCPT-LAX
33h 35m1 stop
$978Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 14
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1:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 10:25 pmCPT-LAX
38h 50m1 stop
$983Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 28
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7:55 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
30h 55m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:45 amCPT-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
$993Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 24
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1:40 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:45 amCPT-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
$1,002Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 26
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11:00 pm - 3:20 pmLAX-CPT
31h 20m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 3:26 pmCPT-LAX
28h 36m1 stop
$1,040United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 3:20 pmLAX-CPT
31h 20m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 2:22 pmCPT-LAX
27h 32m2 stops
$1,045United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 18
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 7:10 amLAX-CPT
26h 35m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 5:30 pmCPT-LAX
30h 40m1 stop
$1,086SWISS
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Mon, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 30
Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 7:15 pmLAX-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
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11:45 pm - 11:00 pmCPT-LAX
33h 15m2 stops
$1,088Delta
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Jan 27
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 4:45 pmLAX-CPT
36h 10m2 stops
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8:40 am - 4:30 pmCPT-LAX
40h 50m1 stop
$1,091SWISS
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Sun, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 29
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7:20 am - 5:10 pmLAX-CPT
24h 50m2 stops
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3:20 pm - 1:00 pmCPT-LAX
30h 40m2 stops
$1,100
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 10

Turkish Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Oct 29
LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles
36h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Nov 14
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
LAX4:50 pmLos Angeles
Turkish Airlines
Aug 13
LAX1:40 pmLos Angeles
37h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Aug 28
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
38h 50m
1 stop
LAX10:25 pmLos Angeles
Turkish Airlines
Sep 8
LAX7:55 pmLos Angeles
30h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 24
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

SWISS flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
Sep 29
LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles
26h 35m
1 stop
CPT7:10 amCape Town Intl
Oct 30
CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl
30h 40m
1 stop
LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles
SWISS
Sep 14
LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles
36h 10m
2 stops
CPT4:45 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 29
CPT8:40 amCape Town Intl
40h 50m
1 stop
LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles
SWISS
Sep 7
LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles
36h 10m
2 stops
CPT4:45 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 24
CPT8:40 amCape Town Intl
40h 50m
1 stop
LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from Los Angeles during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,217.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,268. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,547.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,300. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,512. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,419 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles for as low as $1,085 on momondo.

How have Los Angeles to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$643

Fastest flight time

24h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $643. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $978.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town takes 24h 50m
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Los Angeles Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    A flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl will travel around 9971.7 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 24h 50m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Cape Town?


Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $808Free CancellationRating
7.4
654 reviews
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7.3
3,886 reviews
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8.0
7,974 reviews
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7.2
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KLMPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,366 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,039Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,858 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,042Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,086 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,654 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,102Free CancellationRating
7.2
788 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,154Free CancellationRating
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Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Paarl
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